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Navigating Additional Needs in Hong Kong

Navigating Additional Needs in Hong Kong

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Families who have children with additional needs face many challenges in Hong Kong

These challenges may be daunting and difficult to cope with; but with proper preparation, support and an open mind, many families find that they grow even stronger through these shared experiences.

To help families who have recently discovered their child’s special education needs, HKU has prepared the following video guides which may assist the families’ future planning.

  • Getting ‘ahead’ with Special Educational Needs (SEN) School Applications (English speaking)
    Getting ‘ahead’ with Special Educational Needs (SEN) School Applications (English speaking)
    There are a number of SEN school options for English-speaking families in Hong Kong. These schools offer programmes for children with moderate to high needs.
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  • Hong Kong's Special Needs Trust
    Hong Kong's Special Needs Trust
    The Hong Kong Government has set up a Special Needs Trust (SNT) in Hong Kong, which is open to the public for applications.
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  • Parenting Challenges
    Parenting Challenges
    Being a parent to a child with additional needs is the most challenging, yet rewarding experience
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  • Waiting List
    Waiting List
    In Hong Kong there are many more children than there are spaces available at schools and service centres
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  • Siblings
    Siblings
    It is important to be aware that having a child with additional needs affects not only the parents but siblings
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  • Other Family Members
    Other Family Members
    Consider how you may want to let other family members know about your child’s additional needs
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